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posted Oct 29, 2019 6:19:18 PM

Prescription glasses covered as medical expense

I purchased glasses from lens crafters for eye correction in December 2013. Can I deduct this as medical if I just have the customer receipt even though these are prescription glasses?

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Level 6
Oct 29, 2019 6:19:19 PM

You can claim any amount of prescription eyeglasses for the cost which is not covered by either a public or private healthcare plan, ie the amount by which you are personally out of pocket for the cost.

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Level 6
Oct 29, 2019 6:19:19 PM

You can claim any amount of prescription eyeglasses for the cost which is not covered by either a public or private healthcare plan, ie the amount by which you are personally out of pocket for the cost.